Parala Maharaja Engineering College stated that the seven boarders of two hostels were expelled, one was imposed penalty.
Second-year MD student of Maulana Azad Medical College hanged himself in hostel room. No suicide note was found, said police.
Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman said the Centre was giving importance to the medical sector and encouraging more youngsters to take up courses in nursing.
Sources indicated the student was distressed after being expelled from the hostel for a birthday party. Classmates reportedly protested against the university administration.
CBI also arrested a police officer in charge of Tala Police Station on charges of destruction of evidence after he failed to give satisfactory answers.
The initiative by IIT Madras’ Center of Excellence For Road Safety and Ford aims to train students across 240 Tamil Nadu schools about road safety, its precautions.